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Syria
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Baghdadi’s Death Is A Huge Blow To Islamic State, But History Suggests It Won’t Guarantee A Safer World
“A very bad man” has been killed and “the world is now a much safer place”. The sentiment…
2019-10-28
No More Record Highs: Addressing The Plight Of Children Trapped In Armed Conflict
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) recently organized a symposium in Mazar-e-Sharif in Afghanistan as a platform…
2019-09-06
Why Is Bashar Al-Assad Still In Power?
The Syrian leader has survived seven years of conflict that has devastated much of the country he presides…
2018-04-16
Syria : Seven Years Of War Explained
The war in Syria has now lasted for seven years. Although its roots lie in peaceful protests against…
2018-04-09
The Middle East’s Cold War, Explained
The Middle East is one of the most complex regions in the world. Since the 20th century, it…
2017-10-18
Before We Destroyed Cities, We Destroyed Its Soul First
What caused the war in Syria? Oppression, drought and religious differences all played key roles, but Marwa Al-Sabouni…
2016-07-06
Discovering The Map Of Frenzy In Europe’s Migrant Crisis
A new interactive data viz shows flows of refugees seeking asylum as whizzing dots. Last month Greece reported…
2015-11-18